Issue The analysis disclaims prediction and complements existing plans

Summary

The government makes clear that the Chronic Risks Analysis is not an attempt to forecast the future. It rests on a rigorous interdisciplinary approach built and tested inside and outside government, and its main goal is to help government, organisations and professionals prepare for long-term shifts in the risk landscape. It is intended to supplement existing plans and strategies rather than to take their place. The report also describes itself as a snapshot of a particular moment, so it does not aim to offer a regularly refreshed view of every risk. It stresses that in an increasingly complex and interconnected world the government cannot meet these challenges alone, and that the whole of society must work together to build a safer and more prosperous nation.